Perspective. Peace. Power. How do we get those in the midst of turmoil, frustration or personal assaults to our bodies, minds or reputations? How do we share those as we watch our loved ones go through hard and hurting times? … Continue reading
Rooted. Where Are You Rooted? In What Are You Rooted?
Right now I am living in two different cities — on two different coasts of the US. One home is in Princeton, NJ. One is in Los Gatos, CA. A little more rootless than I would like to be, at … Continue reading
Stand. Just Stand.
Stand. There are times when all we can do is to stand. Stand firm. That may be all we can even think to do when our life – our plans, our hopes, our relationships, our very self – is battered, … Continue reading
Epitaph – What Would You Want For Yours?
A few weeks ago a Scripture really jumped out at me, and I thought to myself what a great inscription for my epitaph. No, I’m not being morbid – nor am I making an announcement about my impending death. (Although … Continue reading
Joy is a Choice.
Joy is a choice. Thankfulness is a choice. Peace is a choice. Crud comes at us – no choice. Ahhhhhhh! But it is GOD who transforms our minds right in the midst of the muck! Jesus encourages and challenges us … Continue reading
Christ’s Love Makes us TALLER – some Major Therapeutic Choices for Healing!
Our God offers healing and transformation for all who have been wounded by the sin choices of others and also ourselves. Here I have put together these Major Therapeutic Choices for healing especially from sexual (or any) abuse based on … Continue reading
Transformed by Grace! Right here. Right now.
Transformed by Grace – that’s what we who place our trust in Jesus Christ as Savior are. Well, that’s what we are on the eternal plane anyway. Through the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ we are transformed by His … Continue reading
Answering “the one who taunts” me…or just drives me totally nuts!
May Your Unfailing LOVE come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; then I will answer the one who taunts me, for I trust in Your word. Psalm 119:41-42 Oh, my goodness! Do you have anyone in … Continue reading
April 1–God’s Foolish Wisdom!
Oh! We can all be so foolish at times! Thankfully, most of our foolishness leaves only a temporary mark or memory–with maybe just a bit of embarrassment thrown in. But the greatest act of foolishness, with eternal consequences, we could ever … Continue reading
PRAY. SPEAK. LOVE. And TRUST GOD in the WAITING.
Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, … Continue reading